Name: Die Hard
Genre: Action
Duration: 132 min
Cast: Alan Rickman, Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia, Hart Bochner, Reginald VelJohnson

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Why Hans Gruber's Die Hard Death Scene Aged So Well

Hans Gruber's death in Die Hard is one of the film's greatest moments. Here's how it was made to look so realistic, despite a fake background.

Alan Rickman's genuine shock during the scene adds authenticity to Hans Gruber falling to his death in Die Hard.
The use of a fake background during the scene has become endearing and nostalgic for audiences.
The behind-the-scenes trick of dropping Rickman earlier than expected was necessary to ensure the death scene was done right the first time.